Heliconia schiedeana

Frost-hardy heliconia native to the cool mountains of E Mexico. Heliconia schiedeana has a bold, shiny, glossy green foliage, holding attractive red inflorescences in Summer or Fall. With or without blooms, it is the right plant to give your garden a tropical accent. It is the most popular species for Northern climates, as it thrives outdoors with no protection in the coastal Mediterranean, and can be grown further North with winter protection. Plants sprout back from the rootstock each spring. A well grown adult plant will bloom each summer if placed in full sun and properly watered and fertilized during the hot months. Protect from heavy frosts, by covering the base of the plant with isolating material. As most Heliconia species, H. schiedeana dislikes the wind and it is tolerant of different kinds of soil and likes abundant organic matter.

We sell strong, field-grown, rhizomes with at least two active growing points.

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